Vulnerability Description
wp-admin/press-this.php in WordPress before 3.0.6 does not enforce the publish_posts capability requirement, which allows remote authenticated users to perform publish actions by leveraging the Contributor role.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.6Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/17710ExploitPatch
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.6Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/17710ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5270?
CVE-2011-5270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). wp-admin/press-this.php in WordPress before 3.0.6 does not enforce the publish_posts capability requirement, which allows remote authenticated users to perform publish actions by leveraging the Contri...
How severe is CVE-2011-5270?
CVE-2011-5270 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.